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FXUS64 KHUN 110202
AFDHUN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
902 PM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024

...New NEAR TERM...

.NEAR TERM...
(Tonight)
Issued at 902 PM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024

A cold front that moved southward across the area yesterday, now
was located along the Gulf Coast. An area of high pressure with
origins in Canada has moved SE-ward, and was centered over the
western Great Lakes. It was bringing slightly cooler conditions to
the Tennessee Valley. After high temperatures in the mid 80s, 9
PM readings have cooled to around 70 with light northerly winds.
Normal highs this time of year are in the upper 80s.

The region was under a NW flow aloft, thanks to rather deep
troughing extending south and west from SE Canada, and upper
ridging over the southern Great Plains. This NW flow bringing a
few to scattered high altitude clouds, and the surface high headed
to the region will bring somewhat cooler conditions as we move
into the overnight. Lows by daybreak Tue should fall into the
mid/upper 50s (sans average lows around 67 degrees this time of
year). Standing record lows of 48/1913 Muscle Shoals and 52/1988
Huntsville should hold. The on-going forecast looks to be in good
shape, with no big changes needed at this time.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Tuesday through Thursday)
Issued at 206 PM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024

High pressure will continue to sink south and east on Tuesday
in the wake of an upper level trough and associated cold front.
This will keep dry northerly flow in place and will keep
temperatures on the cooler side, with highs in the lower 80s and
overnight lows dipping down to the mid to upper 50s. Be sure to
enjoy the cooler temperatures while they last, because a pattern
change is on the way!

Strong upper ridging will build to our west, and will slowly
drift east through the mid-week period. This will begin a warming
trend on Wednesday, as afternoon highs reach the mid to upper 80s,
then continue to climb through Thursday as upper level heights
rise. Expect temps to reach the lower 90s across most of the area
Thursday afternoon, and will be the first of several hot 90+
degree days forecasted into the weekend. Be sure to keep these
warmer temperatures in mind when planning to spend time outdoors,
and be sure to practice heat safety!

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Thursday night through Sunday)
Issued at 204 AM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024

The aformentioned ridging will only intensify through the long
term yielding subsequent days of temps above 90 degrees. While
each day through the long term will see highs in the 90s, Saturday
and Sunday look to be the hottest as center of the ridge pushes
into the TN Valley. Temperatures will be in the mid 90s, however
with the return of dewpoints in the 60s and 70s, heat index values
over 100 are not out of the question.

For those participating in outdoor activities through the weekend
it will be vital to practice proper heat safety. Protect yourself
from the sun via sunscreen or loose fitting light layers. Protect
yourself from heat exhaustion by taking frequent breaks in AC or
in shaded areas and staying hydrated throughout the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 452 PM CDT Mon Jun 10 2024

VFR flight weather conditions are forecast with north to northeast
flow.

&&

.HUN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AL...None.
TN...None.
&&

$$

NEAR TERM...RSB
SHORT TERM....25
LONG TERM....RAD
AVIATION...17